Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan agree to ease passport control

This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration by Deputy Foreign Minister Aybek Artykbayev, 24.kg reports.

According to him, citizens of both countries can now cross the border by presenting an ID card.

“Citizens under the age of 16 will present an international passport when crossing the border. The corresponding protocol will be signed during the state visit of Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kyrgyzstan on December 9,” the Deputy Minister said.

According to the publication, the committee supported the agreement with Uzbekistan.

Previously, it was reported that the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Kyrgyzstan.